Yakima RoadShower Portable Shower - 7 gal.
Sandy feet, dirty paws and mud-slung bikes—whatever the mess, the 7 gal. Yakima RoadShower delivers pressurized water so you can enjoy a sun-heated shower or blast grime off your adventure gear.
- Patented design is built strong with welded aluminum construction and a durable powder-coated finish
- Large top-cap allows for easy filling
- You can pressurize the tank through the Schrader air valve with a hand or electric pump
- Included garden hose adapter harnesses the pressure from a garden hose to fill and pressurize the tank at the same time
- Built-in pressure relief valve safely and automatically prevents over pressurization of the tank; tops out at 55 psi (max)
- Includes a stick-on thermometer strip for the outside of the tank so you know when the temp is right for enjoying a warm shower
- Includes 2 outlet water ports, 1 on each end, for convenient water access
- 7 gal. size includes an 55 in. hose with spray nozzle; RoadShower FlexHead accessory sold separately
- RoadShower locks to your roof rack with included Yakima SKS locks for added security
- Stainless-steel universal mounting hardware fits all Yakima crossbars and most other roof racks
- Filled with water, the 7 gal. RoadShower weighs 84 lbs.
- Available in 4, 7 and 10 gal. sizes
- Covered by manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty
Imported.
View the Yakima RoadShower Product LineView all Yakima Camp Showers| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Material(s) | Aluminum |
| Liquid Capacity (L) | 26.5 liters |
| Liquid Capacity (fl. oz.) | 896 fluid ounces |
| Dimensions | 55 x 7.4 x 5.74 inches |
| Weight | 26 lbs. 11.2 oz. |
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All attachments were junk.
I was excited to receive this item and fully expected to love it. Yakima should be ashamed of themselves for taking what evidently was a good product before they owned it, and ruining it with cheap leaky hardware. Fortunately, the tank still seems to be made well and I have not had problems with the relief valve releasing at low pressures as others have said. My issue was that every attachment leaked, including the nozzle which was completely unusable. The quick disconnects leaked and I also had the issue Matt had that the spigot had to be installed until it stopped turning to reduce leakage and then it was facing in the wrong direction. To me, it is still worth it for the tank, but just know that is all you are getting with this. Everything else down to the mounting brackets were junk and that is quite annoying that at this price they can't put more thought into delivering a product that works out of the box. I can't fault REI for my discontent, it was all Yakima.
Yakima 7 gallon roadshower
The metal tank is great however the attachments and customer support are terrible. I installed this and immediately the hose was leaking. Normally not a big deal but when I called Yakima support I was first told I must send a copy of my receipt and video of the leak and they "may" warranty it. I then sent the required video and receipt to be told the part was on backorder with absolutely no ETA for availability. REI did all they could to help me and even sent me a return label in case I wanted to return the product I spent an hour or more installing and setting up. Be aware that Yakima has NO customer support or concern for their products after the sale.
Installation review
This is a quick review of the installation and testing of the RoadShower. I installed it on a '08 Toyota FJ Cruiser roof rack. It was mounted on the outside of the factory roof rack and attached with 4 points of contact on the vertical posts that separate the top and bottom rails of the rack. Although I had to make several minor modifications, the 7 gallon tank fit very well to the roof rack with the supplied brackets. The tank was mounted to the outside of the factory rack. I needed two more brackets than was included with the tank (for the recommended 4 points of attachment and Yakima got them out to me in very short order. I've only tested the but found that the pressurization is just as described and the temperature of the water heats up fast. I'll post an updated review during my extended road trip using the tank.
Works
Works good but even with the pressure it need to be on a slope so you don’t lose the pressure.
Could have been better
I really wanted to love this. I did not realize until after purchase that the RoadShower could not be used for drinking water due to use of lead in the product. Installation is straightforward enough however in the standard installation I could not get the spigot to install correctly. Seems almost like the threaded bung was misaligned during construction as the spigot would stop facing up. I removed the plug from other end and installed the spigot on that end and it worked as expected. This configuration actually worked better for my needs. I wound up replacing the quick disconnect with a higher quality alternative and the hose with a coiled model that is more functional. Water seems to heat up as expected and the unit holds pressure. Will see how it holds up over time. I do wish it was safe for drinking water as it would make the roadshower far more versatile.
7 gallon Yakama road shower
I bought this unit with expectations that I could use it to camp in areas that I wouldn’t have access to a shower. I have a roof top tent and I planned on using my Yakama 7 gallon roof top shower for my camping excursions. Well I was less than impressed when I filled the tank up and pressurized it only to find out all the pressure was escaping through the horrible quick release fittings that they provide. This unit cost 600.00 and some change so you would this these people at Yakama would have enough brains to provide you with fittings that don’t let all the pressure run out in minutes before you can actually use it for a shower. This thing leaked like all over the place letting my water go all over the place. I fill that Yakama should be ashamed at there quality of product on this item !!